Riboflavin-Sensitized Photo-Acceleration of Food-Grade Genipin Coloration: Kinetic Insights, Mechanistic Analysis, and Application in Rapid Hair Coloration
March 2026
in “
Dyes and Pigments
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Studysummary This study found that genipin-based pigments, accelerated by riboflavin and blue-light photocatalysis, achieved commercial-level hair dye results with enhanced gloss and excellent color retention while reducing cuticle disruption, offering a potentially safer and faster alternative to traditional hair coloration methods.
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